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a one-time basis. The three commissioners at the time; Eric H. Jaso (R), Chairman; Stephen M. Holden (D), Commissioner; and
Marguerite T. Simon (D), Commissioner; all resigned in protest. On June 15, 2023, Murphy named Thomas H. Prol (as chairman, D), former Assemblyman Ryan Peters (R), Clark Municipal Prosecutor Jon-Henry Barr (R), and former Senior Deputy Attorney General Norma Evans (D) to serve on the panel.
28:(ELEC) is an independent governmental agency that is responsible for monitoring the integrity of campaign finances in elections in New Jersey. The Commission was established in 1973. Candidates for all public elections in New Jersey are required to file contribution and expenditure reports. ELEC also administers public financing for those running in primary or general elections for
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Commission operates as an administrative court of sorts. These commissioners then elect the Executive Director, which has been Amanda Haines since May 20, 2024.
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